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CONTESSA 38 (ALAN-WILLIAMS)

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1981

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Dimensions

LOA
38.22 ft
LWL
30.06 ft
Beam
11.31 ft
Max Draft
6.67 ft
Displacement
15,900 lbs
Ballast
7,716 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.80 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.2
D/L Ratio ⓘ
261
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
48.5%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
602 sq ft
I
47.56 ft
J
15.42 ft
P
41 ft
E
11.48 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1981
Last Built
Number Built
28

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Watermota
Engine Model
Sea Panther
Power
30 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
70 gal
Fuel
20 gal
Notes: 8 were built as training yachts for the Royal Navy.

Builder

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